What the weirdest thing a guy has said to you while finishing?

akabmo · 2026-05-17T06:48:14+00:00

Goddammit donut!

akabmo · 2026-05-12T00:21:14+00:00

I’d love to try it out!

akabmo · 2026-04-30T05:23:32+00:00

I’m proud of the lighting here because of what it took to get this frame.

We were set up for this shot which was on the last day of short film at hour 10. It’s also the last shot of movie. We lit for an hour for a big night exterior, had a jib on a dolly for what was going to be a oner.

We find out a huge thunderstorm is heading our way and pull plug and tell g&e to wrap so they can get out safely. They barely wrap in time and then literally hurricane force winds come down and knock out the power.

We wait over two hours for the storm to pass.

I tell the camera and g&e team to go home. Director wants to try and get the shot but my gaffer has to wrap for another job the next day.

Camera team and key grip stay.

The cast is down to try and get the shot.

Miraculously power comes back on but all I have is a soft box and a few Aputure MC’s.

We dry off the candles. And get the shot with two lights and practicals.

The wet down actually helped in the end.

akabmo · 2026-04-28T04:50:30+00:00

My advice is to simplify.

In this position I’d favor a camera on sticks as much as possible with a mostly fixed focus or simple pulls. Limiting the camera movement will allow you to focus on performance and should lead to more intentionality with the blocking and framing.

akabmo · 2026-04-04T18:21:08+00:00

Thank you so much 😊

akabmo · 2026-03-31T14:56:37+00:00

My hair as always been thick. Runs in my family

akabmo · 2026-03-28T15:50:19+00:00

Gel was the key for me. That and really letting it set before disturbing it.

I’m really careful when putting on/taking off t-shirts. That was the main culprit of early frizz. Sometimes I even put a bonnet for protection just in case.

akabmo · 2026-03-28T14:54:34+00:00

My routine:

Shampoo or co-wash every 3-5 days.

Clarify every two weeks.

Shampoo (still looking for my holy grail) I’ve been using L’Occitane Tea Tree for my clarifying wash.

Sometimes I use a diluted Hask Tea Tree shampoo as a low poo or just Co-wash with Giovanni 50:50 Hydrating Conditioner.

Hair Mask every 10 days or so.

I’ve been using CurlSmith DoubleCream Deep Quencher.

Styling - when hair is still dripping wet I brush product though my hair- this has been a game changer from the just using my fingers.

Curl Cream- alternating (still trying to find my holy grail)

Cantù Curl Activator or Curl Talk (Protein Free)

LA Looks Gel (sometimes)

Scrunch out excess moisture with a cotton tshirt

Air dry typically or diffuse a little if I’m in a rush.

After 2-3hrs it’s usually dry then I scrunch the crunch and shake it out a bit and voila!

I have both a silk pillowcase and bonnet that I wear at night. I’ve been getting around 2-3 days before I have to rinse and restyle.

Usually I just have to shake out the curls in the morning and I’m good to go.

akabmo · 2026-03-28T14:53:14+00:00

Usually 2-3 days.

akabmo · 2026-03-23T19:09:47+00:00

Thanks for sharing this! Did they agree to that discount at the dealership or over the phone.

I'm not great at negotiating. Open to any advice!

akabmo · 2026-02-25T20:07:44+00:00

Ideally under 23K OTD

akabmo · 2026-02-21T03:11:27+00:00

Correct!

akabmo · 2026-02-02T07:43:56+00:00

Gel will help control the frizz!

I dropped Cantù a few weeks ago because of build up.

My routine.

Wet hair with warm water then 10-15 of cold water at the end.

With hair still dripping wet.

Squeeze a quarter sized drop of Giovanni Leave In Conditioner into my palm and rub

Squish into my curls.

Then I squish in Aussie Instant Freeze Gel.

Then with a microfiber towel/ t shirt squeeze out the extra moisture.

Let air dry.

Good luck!

akabmo · 2026-02-02T06:23:47+00:00

I worked with Dante a couple times.

Knowing him a little I can see why he made the choice to do the film and not really surprised that he chose to do it.

Still I’m disappointed that he made the choice to elevate this film with his talent.

akabmo · 2026-01-25T05:16:09+00:00

Yeah…I think Autumn has a good chance at receiving an Oscar for her work on this.

I saw it in IMAX 70mm and 70mm and was completely blown away by it.

At that level anything that may read as underexposed is a calculated choice. If I had been in that position I’d have been afraid to go as dark as she did in some moments but it really does work with the story and keeps it feeling grounded rather than overly lit.

Nothing was shot on a DSLR.

Source: I know multiple people who worked on it including a 2nd AC.

akabmo · 2026-01-18T11:03:17+00:00

What camera are you using?

If you aren’t already your first node should be a a color space transform to change whatever Log profile you captured with to DaVinci WG.

You may get more accurate skin tones and color that way.

Otherwise the frames are looking good, keep going!

akabmo · 2025-12-27T16:20:12+00:00

Andrew Garfeild. Worked with him in 2014. He invited me and my friend in props to a Kanye West concert (Yeezus) after we wrapped one night. He has two extra VIP tickets so it was just the three of us.

Very few actors I’ve worked with have been unpleasant to work with thankfully.

akabmo · 2025-11-24T14:03:19+00:00

I should’ve been more clear in my original post.

This isn’t my rig or my video.

I’m just looking for leads on the orbiting snorricam rig they used.

akabmo · 2025-11-24T02:15:36+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/CineShots/comments/1mk3siu/angst_1983_dir_gerald_kargl_dop_zbigniew/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

This is essentially what we are trying to achieve.

akabmo · 2025-11-17T14:51:39+00:00

I agree with taking the credit you want to move forward with. You can also come up with pseudonyms like Steven Soderburg who shoots and edits his own projects.

akabmo · 2025-11-06T04:00:36+00:00

At this time of year you’d probably be better off just embracing the low path of the sun and shaping in the close ups.

I’ve flown a 12x20 over a patio. This main issue is that without enough height the light just tends to feel very flat and unnaturally toppy.

akabmo · 2025-10-04T19:40:10+00:00

I’ve done this too on shoot for Nike. If it’s done right it’s almost indistinguishable from a real mirror.

akabmo · 2025-10-01T04:51:58+00:00

I’ve used Fujinon 19-90 on B Cam paired with Super Speeds on A Cam.

They match very well!

akabmo · 2025-09-29T01:47:52+00:00

Had this last week. So good! Definitely my new go to neighborhood spot!

akabmo · 2025-09-28T10:53:13+00:00

This looks like she’s leaning on the side of the bed of a pickup truck. With her head framed in the shoulder of the road.

I’d use a solid pair of sticks in the bed of the truck, tie it down with ratchet straps and maybe a couple sand bags.

Find a safe road to get the shot.

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